Flavourings
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eclipse
Flavourings
I was just wondering if it was possible to add some natural flavourings at the end of fermentation? I was thinking about putting in a bit of vanilla essence (just a few drops of the cooking stuff)?
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Lugsy
Re: Flavourings
You could try it but I'd go for a whole vanilla pod if I were you, either in the boil (if you're extract or all-grain) or soaked in a bit of rum/vodka for a day or so to sanitise it if you're doing kits and don't do a boil.
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Re: Flavourings
You can make vanilla extract that is as good as any in the store using cheap vodka (or rum) and a few beans.Lugsy wrote:You could try it but I'd go for a whole vanilla pod if I were you, either in the boil (if you're extract or all-grain) or soaked in a bit of rum/vodka for a day or so to sanitise it if you're doing kits and don't do a boil.
I'm just here for the beer.
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boingy
Re: Flavourings
Flavourings are easy to overdo. I suggest you just try doctoring a few pints as you bottle them rather than risk a whole batch.
I find flavoured beer a bit of a novelty though. Vanilla? Banana? Coriander? Pumpkin? Give me traditional ale any day.
I find flavoured beer a bit of a novelty though. Vanilla? Banana? Coriander? Pumpkin? Give me traditional ale any day.
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guypettigrew
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Re: Flavourings
There was something with blackcurrant and another with strawberry at my local Wetherspoon's a while ago.
Interesting but, somehow, pointless.
There are enough different flavours to be explored in malt and hops for me.
Guy
Interesting but, somehow, pointless.
There are enough different flavours to be explored in malt and hops for me.
Guy
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critch
Re: Flavourings
use vanilla extract NOT ESSENCE!!!
'bout 170ml per 5 gal will give you a prominant vanilla profile @2%vanillan extract
the extract is normally in alcohol and sterile to begin with and is very measurable compared to steeping the pods in vodka
add to keg/bottling vat before filling with beer there is a high proportion of sugar in a lot of vanilla extract so be aware of that with your priming
or as suggested by various people earlier just steep 2-3 pods in a bit of vodka(enough to cover them and add to the beer ....)
'bout 170ml per 5 gal will give you a prominant vanilla profile @2%vanillan extract
the extract is normally in alcohol and sterile to begin with and is very measurable compared to steeping the pods in vodka
add to keg/bottling vat before filling with beer there is a high proportion of sugar in a lot of vanilla extract so be aware of that with your priming
or as suggested by various people earlier just steep 2-3 pods in a bit of vodka(enough to cover them and add to the beer ....)
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dave-o
Re: Flavourings
I'd recommend pods.
Two in the boil for 5 minutes and two in the keg (if you're kegging it). Slit them lengthways and chop them into 2cm pieces.
Or make extract, as above.
These are good:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20-grade-Mada ... 5d2fd9b02f
Two in the boil for 5 minutes and two in the keg (if you're kegging it). Slit them lengthways and chop them into 2cm pieces.
Or make extract, as above.
These are good:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20-grade-Mada ... 5d2fd9b02f